Donegal Youth Service is a countywide youth agency with over 25 affiliated youth clubs and projects who deliver programmes and services to young people all over Donegal. We work with over 8000 young people, supported by over 15 staff and 600 dedicated volunteers.

DYS Projects

Donegal Youth Service work with young people aged between 8 and 30. DYS is a youth work organisation providing support for youth clubs, support for young people, youth information, one to one youth work, employment support, volunteer opportunities, internet safety and cyber bullying talks and much more!

Donegal Youth Service is a service for young people. We offer young people opportunities in lots of different ways. You can join your local youth club that meets on a weekly basis in local towns and villages all over Donegal. If you are into music you can get involved in a band competition. If you like sport you can take part in our Youth Games competition . If you would like to get involved in one of our training programmes e.g media, leadership, health . Or maybe you need support with something that’s really bothering you. Donegal Youth Service has a lot going on for young people and we’d love to hear from you contact us.

Donegal Youth Service is committed to supporting parents/carers as part of our service to young people. The role of parents/carers is essential in the support of young people and the focus of work with young people is to ensure that communication with parents is kept to the fore. If you would like to get involved with the service read more. If you would like to talk to someone about the services for young people contact us.

Donegal Youth Service is a volunteer led service supported by professional staff. Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the service and are key to provision of service to young people all over Donegal. If you are interested in learning more about getting involved in volunteering with Donegal Youth Service read more. If you are interested in setting up a youth club in your area read more. Volunteers are supported in their work through a series of training opportunities offered by Donegal Youth Serviceread more. If you would like to talk to someone about volunteering with Donegal Youth Service contact us.

BreakOut is a youth project focused on LGBT young people aged between 16 and 23 years. The project operates a weekly drop-in provision in Letterkenny and Ballybofey as well as training, information and one to one support.

Are you interested in setting up a youth club in your local area? Would you like support, advice and training? Donegal Youth Service has a dedicated team of staff to provide all you need to get started.